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- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safety deposit box
- Luggage storage
Enjoy some extra space with 2 rooms for 2 adults, 1 child
Price for:
Free cancellation before 16:00 on 25 September 2025 Cancellation Free cancellation before 16:00 on 25 September 2025 You may cancel free of charge until 16:00 one day before arrival. If you cancel after 16:00 one day before arrival, the cancellation fee will be the cost of the first night. If you don't show up, the no-show fee will be the same as the cancellation fee. Prepayment No prepayment needed – pay at the property No prepayment is needed. No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast included
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About this property
Set in the centre of San Diego, California, 2 blocks from the San Diego Trolley, the Holiday Inn Express Downtown San Diego is a completely non-smoking hotel, which serves a free hot breakfast bar with scrambled eggs, bacon and sausages. After a refreshing swim in the outdoor pool, guests can enjoy a meal in the Indigo Cafe. The comfortable guestrooms at the Downtown San Diego Holiday Inn Express feature pillow-top mattresses and executive work desks with ergonomic chairs. Guests will also appreciate in-room refrigerators as well as free wired and wireless internet access.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness centre
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free WiFi
- Parking on site
- Family rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Terrace
- Daily housekeeping
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Giulia
Italy
“The hotel is cozy and clean. Perfectly located for a quick trip to San Diego, a few minutes from the Balboa Park. The staff was absolutely helpful and friendly. Varied breakfast included. Perfect combination.” - Karla
Mexico
“The hotel exceeded our expectations. The rooms are very spacious and comfortable. The breakfast is good and very complete. Definitely will stay here again.” - Vasiliki
United States
“I had a wonderful experience at this hotel. From the moment I arrived, the staff were incredibly welcoming, professional, and attentive to every detail. The check-in process was smooth and quick, and my room was spacious. The location is perfect....” - Aj
Australia
“Value for money. Good breakfast. Nice comfortable beds” - Hwee
Singapore
“Bed is comfy; water dispenser and coffee making machines at lobby; breakfast is great; staff are friendly and helpful; 24hr fitness centre access is great; vending machines available in case you get hungry at night” - Apasinada
United States
“The staff from checkin to checkout Everyone, bell person, mainance, food a d bar tender, cashier, room attendance.” - Richard
United Kingdom
“Good location for everything we wanted to do within walking distance. Staff very friendly. Great breakfast” - Mike
Canada
“Loved the location. The staff were very helpful & friendly. The beds & pillows were very comfy. The breakfast had fresh fruit & everything we needed. Thanks for a great stay.” - Agrita
Mexico
“The breakfast was great, and available from 6.30am. The beds were very comfortable. Location quite good.” - Leigh-ann
New Zealand
“The room was huge, plenty of space for all our luggage and shopping”
Hotel surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.






The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Holiday Inn Express - Downtown San Diego by IHG in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
A damage deposit of US$100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.